I HOPE this little girl, has some one with her in the boat, for it looks as though the big fish pulling on her line would be too much for her. Nearly everyone loves fishing, if they can catch fish quickly; but a true fisherman is a man of patience. He is content to wait, watching his “bob,” for a long time. Jesus called some of His disciples ‘from being fisherman, to be “fishers of men.” They fished with nets, though, not with lines. The young people in the other boat appear to be much interested. I hope the little girl will land her fish.
Perhaps some of my young friends would like to “catch men.” Well, let them begin now with little fish, their companions. Little fish are easier to catch than big ones. I know a boy who caught thirty-two little fish in a short time just with a crumb of bread tied to a piece of thread, without even a hook. The fish were not hurt, and he put them all back into the water. But big fish are more wary. If you would serve Jesus in this way when you grow up, begin now. Pray for your companions; be kind and true to them; and, when you have an opportunity, tell them Jesus has saved your soul.
ML 11/09/1902